THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Artsy Jardim Botânico has evolved into the city's hippest enclave (for a taster, check out hit organic restaurant Puro, hot Brazilian design at fashion store Os/On and custom bikes and skateboards from Oficina Itsu). Its position will be assured come June this year when man about town Cello Camolese and artist Vik Muniz launch Casa Camolese here, a Soho House-style hybrid that's destined to become the new hangout. Flanked by two modern-art galleries, it overlooks the racetrack and has a deli, restaurant, cocktail bar, craft brewery and underground jazz club.

THE BARS

Argentine master mixologist Tato Giovannoni taps into Cariocas' combined love for the beach and drinking in the street with Quiosque Atlantico, which will serve world-class cocktails and a breezy toes-in-the-sand vibe in the surfer haunt of Praia do Pepê. Catch his customised Sixties Japanese-inspired cocktail bus, stationed in a leafy square in hipBotafogo from June.

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THE DESIGNER

Co-founded by Ana Voss, a former stylist for super-cool Cariocan label Osklen, Mocha encapsulates a unique brand of Brazilian soul. With eye-catching prints, butter-soft fabrics and edgy tailoring, each collection tells a story - from the country's crioulo culture to Brazilian modernism.

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Casa Marques

THE HOTELS

Two openings in the former aristocratic area turned boho hotspot of Santa Teresa add serious frisson to the city's hotel scene. Rio A-listers the Monteiro de Carvalho family have transformed their modernist mansion into VilaSanta Teresa, one of the city's smartest hotels (just seven rooms, spectacular views and personalised service), and 12-bedroom Casa Marques combines minimalist chic with street art in a converted colonial house with a rooftop pool.

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Organic restaurant Puro

THE STREET FOOD

Where there's a food truck, there's a crowd. Following a recent change in legislation, snacks on wheels are the latest craze to sweep the city. Don't miss Monsieur B, run by dashing Parisians, where the hamburgers are named after former lovers, Sud-dog for delicious hot dogs from Latin America's top female chef Roberta Sudbrack, and Che Boludo's dangerously more-ish empanadas.

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THE PEOPLE TO KNOW

See Rio through in-the-know eyes (from fashion designers to surf champions) with new concierge service Atropik, which links travellers to cool locals, and has access to essential events in and around the city including island raves and holistic retreats.